Washburn Americana B7 Open Back Banjo

Perfect for fans of folk music, old time music and claw-hammer style of players, the B7 is mahogany open back 5-string banjo. Similar in design to open back banjos from early 20th century, it features Remo head for best tone, maple bridge with ebony tip for superb tone transfer and chrome die cast tuners for smooth tuning.  Washburn has been building banjos since the late 1800s. These instruments were considered some of the finest of their day. This heritage is not lost in the instruments we handcraft today. Pros and & amateurs alike choose a Washburn for its outstanding tone, build & value. Features:  BODY & CONSTRUCTION Body Wood Mahogany Top Wood Remo Sides Mahogany Type Americana Instruments Style Banjo OTHER Color Natural Matte Finish Matte Finish Strings D'Addario J60+ light gauge nickel Additional Info Mahogany rim 11" grooved tension hoop with 18 brackets traditional tailpiece, 5th string geared Planetary tuner